Aviva Women's Tour – race day events in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Strider Bike Challenge for toddlers, world class elite cycling when the competitors cross the finish line in Stratford on Thursday 16th June.

The final countdown.

With less than a fortnight until the big event details of what families can expect in their area on their have been released.

If you are along the route through Stratford-on-Avon district on the day you can watch the race first hand at these locations at these times:

• Moreton Morrell – 11.36 to 11.51
• Kineton – 11.46 to 12.01
• Gaydon – 11.53 to 12.08
• Avon Dassett – 12.04 to 12.19
• Edge Hill – 12.13 to 12.28
• Lower Tysoe – 12.21 to 12.36
• Tysoe – 12.22 to 12.37
• Lower Brailles – 12.39 to 12.54
• Upper Brailles – 12.41 to 12.56
• Darlingscote – 12.55 to 13.15
• Ilmington – 13.00 to 13.15
• Mickleton – 13.16 to 13.31
• Lower Quintin – 13.26 to 13.41
• Stratford Upon Avon – 13.39 to 13.54
• Bridge Street – finish – 13.42 to 13.57

There will be an area on Waterside near Bancroft Gardens reserved for some special events:

• British Cycling's 'Breeze' programme will be present to encourage women to take up bike riding.
• Stratforward will be providing refreshments for visitors.
• Everyone Active will bringing a spinning bike, rowing machine and other activities for people to try out.
• Shakespeare Hospice will be present with selection of bike's available provided by Upcycle Your Cycle and come with a six month warranty.
• Recovery Partnership will be giving out information.
• Warwickshire Road Safety Group will be giving people road safety guidance and live demonstrations with qualified cycling instructors.
• Springfield Mind are promoting mental health and wellbeing services
• Stratford-upon-Avon School will be presenting a drama performance and decorated bikes.

What's happening on the finishing straight.

11.30am – 12noon

Primary Schools Grasstrack cyclists riding on the finish straight then being presented with medals .

12.00 – 12.45pm

There will be an event running for toddlers – the 'Strider Bike Challenge'.

Children aged 18 months to 5 years can enter. All riders get medals and a great photo opportunity on the podium.

Then stay to watch the professionals finish for a truly inspiring day.

The event is FREE but limited so riders must be pre-registered. Please indicate if you need to borrow a bike / helmet as numbers are limited number to borrow.

Find out more and register.

There will also be plenty of spectator areas to cheer on the cyclists as they race through.

For more information on temporary road closures, parking, and other events on the day please keep checking the Warwickshire County Council Women's Tour website.